Salmon Arm public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
The City of Salmon Arm is holding a special meeting to conduct a statutory public hearing regarding a zoning amendment application. Council will also consider the third reading of two bylaws related to this application.
- Statutory Public Hearing for Zoning Amendment Application ZON-1296
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4680 for 5161 60 Avenue NE
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4681 (Text Amendment for Comprehensive Development Zone CD-23)
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee will recommend to council a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2303, rezoning 560, 580 and 610 Shuswap Street SE from R‑10 to R‑5, subject to a traffic impact analysis, a Land Title Act Section 219 covenant and Ministry of Transportation approval. It will also recommend issuing Development Permit No. 459 with specific height and setback variances, a waiver of laneway width, a $500 tree‑density fee, a 125 % landscape letter of credit, and a housing agreement for rental units at 1141‑18 Street NE. A housing‑agreement bylaw for rentals at 821 & 861 28 Street NE will be forwarded, along with an Agricultural Land Commission road‑dedication application for 1451 Shuswap Street SW. An OCP process update will be presented and an in‑camera discussion on preliminary municipal‑service negotiations will be held.
- Zoning Amendment Application No. 1302: rezone 560, 580, 610 Shuswap Street SE from R‑10 to R‑5 (high‑density residential) pending traffic impact analysis, covenant and Ministry approval
- Development Permit Application No. 459: increase retaining‑wall height to 5.3 m, reduce building setback to 3 m, waive 4.0 m laneway width, require $500 tree‑density fee and 125 % landscape letter of credit, and authorize a rental‑housing agreement for 1141‑18 Street NE
- Housing Agreement Bylaw: authorize mayor to enter a rental‑housing agreement for 821 & 861 28 Street NE, enforceable for at least 25 years with a Section 219 covenant
- Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 428: request road dedication for 1451 Shuswap Street SW
- In‑camera motion to discuss preliminary municipal‑service negotiations confidentially
Regular Council Meeting
Salmon Arm Council will consider awarding a $735,965 contract for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade and approve several service agreements, including a five-year deal with the Economic Development Society.
- Award of $735,965 contract for Waste Water Treatment Plant Secondary Clarifier Upgrade
- Five-year Fee for Service Agreement with Salmon Arm Economic Development Society ($351,032 base)
- Contract for Janitorial Services at Fire Halls ($13,800)
- Authorization for Recycle BC Master Services Agreement (2025-2029)
- Appointment of Mandy Howard as Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee will recommend to Council that a bylaw amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 to rezone Lot 1 (900 16 Street NE) from Institutional (P‑3) to C‑6 and Lot 3 (980 16 Street NE) from Service Commercial (C‑3) to C‑6, with conditions including parcel consolidation, a Traffic Impact Assessment, a Land Title Act covenant, and Ministry of Transportation approval. The committee will also recommend authorizing Development Variance Permit No. 607 for the pump station at 3751 Canoe Beach Drive NE, waiving required frontage improvements such as curb, gutter, drainage, and street lighting. Routine items include adopting the agenda, approving the November 18 minutes, and disclosures of interest.
- Rezoning of 900 16 Street NE from Institutional (P‑3) to C‑6 (Tourist/Recreational Commercial)
- Rezoning of 980 16 Street NE from Service Commercial (C‑3) to C‑6 (Tourist/Recreational Commercial)
- Recommendation to prepare a bylaw with conditions: parcel consolidation, Traffic Impact Assessment, Land Title covenant, and Ministry approval
- Authorization of Development Variance Permit No. 607 for 3751 Canoe Beach Drive NE, waiving curb, gutter, drainage, path, boulevard, lighting, and fire hydrant requirements
- Adoption of agenda and approval of November 18 meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting
The council will read and vote on three zoning amendment bylaws affecting parcels on 8 Avenue NE, 9 Avenue NE, and 2 Avenue NE, with final readings withheld pending parcel consolidation, trail dedications, traffic impact analysis, and Ministry of Transportation approval. They will also approve a five‑year biosolids collection and disposal contract with SCV Waste Solutions, with an optional two‑year extension. The council will authorize a dog‑pound services agreement with the City of Enderby for 2025‑2027 and a downtown street‑cleaning contract with the Salmon Arm Downtown Improvement Association for the same period.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4678 (ZON-1298) for lots on 8 Avenue NE – reading first/second/third, final reading withheld pending parcel consolidation and Ministry approval
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4677 (ZON-1283) for Comprehensive Development Zone CD‑22 – reading first/second/third, final reading withheld pending trail dedication, traffic impact analysis, and Ministry approval
- 2025‑2029 Biosolids Collection and Disposal Contract awarded to SCV Contractors Corporation (dba SCV Waste Solutions) with possible two‑year extension
- Pound Services Agreement 2025‑2027 with the City of Enderby for dog‑pound facility services
- Street Cleaning Contract 2025‑2027 with the Salmon Arm Downtown Improvement Association for downtown street cleaning
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee will adopt its agenda and approve the November 4, 2024 meeting minutes. It will recommend that council accept the “Impact Assessment Report re: Complete Communities” prepared by Licker Geospatial Consulting Co. It will also recommend that council receive the 2024 Salmon Arm Interim Housing Needs Report.
- Recommendation to accept Complete Community Impact Assessment Report (Licker Geospatial Consulting Co.)
- Recommendation to receive 2024 Salmon Arm Interim Housing Needs Report
- Adoption of agenda
- Approval of November 4, 2024 meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting
The council will consider a contract with SCV Contractors to provide curbside collection services for seven years at an estimated $929,250 per year, with a formula‑based price adjustment. It will also vote on a Vision Zero road safety grant application and a $35,000 Turner Creek mid‑block crossing improvement funded by a $20,000 provincial grant and $15,000 reserve. Additional items include a $42,000 budget amendment for demolition at 781‑30 Street NE and the adoption of updates to the Snow & Ice Control Policy.
- Curbside Collection Service contract award to SCV Contractors (7‑year term, $929,250 per year)
- Vision Zero Road Safety Grant application and $35,000 Turner Creek 21 St NE crossing improvement
- Budget amendment for demolition of 781‑30 Street NE ($42,000 reallocated from other projects)
- Adoption of changes to City of Salmon Arm Snow & Ice Control Policy No. 5.20
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4681 (CD‑23 Comprehensive Development Zone) to be read
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider two zoning bylaw amendment applications. For Application No. 1296, it will recommend that Council prepare a bylaw to create a new Comprehensive Development Zone 23 and rezone Lot 2, Section 32, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 9322 from A‑2 (Rural Holding) to CD‑23, with final reading withheld pending Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval. For Application No. 1298, it will recommend rezoning three parcels at 631, 651 and 671 8 Avenue NE from R‑10 (Residential) to R‑5 (High‑Density Residential), also subject to MoTI approval before final reading. The committee will also adopt the agenda and approve the October 21 minutes.
- Recommend to Council a bylaw to add Section 61 – CD‑23 – Comprehensive Development Zone 23 to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 (Application 1296).
- Recommend rezoning Lot 2, Section 32, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 9322 (5161 60 Avenue NE) from A‑2 (Rural Holding) to CD‑23, pending MoTI approval.
- Recommend rezoning three parcels at 631, 651 and 671 8 Avenue NE from R‑10 (Residential) to R‑5 (High‑Density Residential) (Application 1298), pending MoTI approval.
- Adopt the meeting agenda as presented.
- Approve the Development and Planning Services Committee minutes from October 21, 2024.
Regular Council Meeting
The City of Salmon Arm will consider renewing a five-year agreement for free Wi-Fi in parks, funding a $160,000 repair for a water treatment centrifuge, and reading three zoning amendment bylaws. The meeting also includes a presentation on local policing and a public hearing on a development permit.
- Wi-Fi renewal with Rogers Communications Canada Inc.
- $160,000 budget amendment for WPCC Centrifuge Rebuild
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4673 (Fireside Electric Ltd.)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4676 (546531 BC Ltd.)
- Development Permit No. 455 (231 - 7 Street SE)
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from the October 7 meeting. It will discuss Development Permit No. 456, which proposes raising the maximum building height to 10.4 m and requires a letter of credit equal to 125 % of the landscaping estimate. The committee will consider Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. 1283 to rezone multiple parcels to CD‑22, subject to trail dedication, a traffic impact analysis and Ministry of Transportation approval, as well as Application No. 1293 to rezone parcels to C‑3 pending Ministry approval. It will also review water and sanitary service delivery management plans and recommend funding measures for water and sewer rates.
- Development Permit No. 456 – increase max building height from 10.0 m to 10.4 m; issuance conditioned on an irrevocable letter of credit equal to 125 % of the landscaping estimate.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. 1283 – rezoning parcels at 1730 9 Avenue NE, 1470 TCH NE and 1671 2 Avenue NE from R‑10/R‑14 to CD‑22, with trail dedication, traffic impact analysis and Ministry of Transportation approval required.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. 1293 – rezoning north portion of Lot A, 2270 10 Avenue SW and 2220 10 Avenue SW from A‑1 and C‑5 to C‑3; final reading withheld pending Ministry approval.
- Water and Sanitary Service Delivery Management Plans – committee recommends Council receive the plans for information and endorse continued lifecycle management of the assets.
- Water and Sewer Rates – committee recommends closing funding gaps via Water and Sewer Frontage Parcel Tax amendments and 3 % user‑fee increases for 2025‑2026.
Regular Council Meeting
The Salmon Arm City Council will adopt the agenda, confirm previous meeting minutes, and consider several staff reports. Key decisions include authorizing a $1,459,963.59 contract to Michels Canada Co. for Phase 2 lining of the Foreshore Sanitary Main, with $122,000 reallocated and a $146,000 contingency. The council will also approve the Fire Hall No. 2 expansion contract for $582,081, a $134,996.42 purchase of a water‑treatment plant generator, and adopt several bylaws and tax exemption applications.
- Approve $1,459,963.59 contract to Michels Canada Co. for Foreshore Sanitary Main Phase 2 (plus $122,000 reallocation and $146,000 contingency)
- Approve $582,081 contract to 478868 BC Ltd. o/a McDiarmid Construction for Fire Hall No. 2 expansion
- Approve purchase of Water Treatment Plant Generator for $134,996.42 from Canada Power Generator Inc.
- Allocate $28,975 in the 2025 budget for Airport Appreciation Day
- Allocate $40,000 in the 2024 budget for fire department equipment and training grant
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee will recommend to council a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2303, rezoning Lot A and Lot 1 at 821 & 861 28 Street NE from C‑3 Service Commercial to C‑6 Tourist/Recreational Commercial. The final reading of the zoning amendment is to be withheld until the parcels are consolidated, a Land Title Act Section 219 covenant is registered, and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval is received. The committee also recommends issuance of Development Permit No. 455 with height variances and a housing agreement, Development Permit No. 458, and Variance Permits No. 605 and No. 606 tied to the rezoning.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. 1300: rezoning 821 & 861 28 Street NE from C‑3 to C‑6 commercial (Item 6.4).
- Development Permit No. 455: increase principal building height to 16 m, retaining wall height to 4 m; include market rental housing agreement and require a letter of credit equal to 125% of landscape estimate.
- Development Permit No. 458: issuance recommended for 1160 4 Avenue SW (Item 6.2).
- Development Variance Permit No. 605: reduce rear parcel line setback to 1.4 m and interior side setback to 1.4 m for an accessory dwelling unit at 3361 16 Avenue NE (Item 6.3).
- Development Variance Permit No. 606: increase retaining wall height to 3.8 m and principal building height to 20 m, subject to approval of the zoning amendment (Item 6.5).
Regular Council Meeting
The City of Salmon Arm is deciding on a multi-year financial audit contract and the final reading of three zoning bylaws. Council will also review a development permit for a retaining wall and fence height variance.
- Audit contract for BDO Canada LLP: $35,000 (2024), $36,500 (2025), and $38,000 (2026)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4669 for Orchard Grove Gardens (24 Street NE and 5 Avenue NE)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4670 for 2991 - 9 Avenue SW
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4545 for 1890 10 Avenue SW
- Development Permit No. 457 for 981 – 12 Street SE regarding retaining wall and fence height variances
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee is reviewing Development Permit Application No. 457 for a property owned by Terra Civis Inc. The committee will consider recommending to Council that the permit be issued with specific zoning variances for retaining wall heights.
- Development Permit Application No. 457 for 981 – 12 Street SE
- Proposed variance to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 to increase interior yard retaining wall/fence height from 2.0 to 2.6 metres
- Proposed variance to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 to increase exterior yard retaining wall height from 1.2 to 3.7 metres
Regular Council Meeting
The Salmon Arm City Council will read and vote on two zoning amendment bylaws: Bylaw No. 4669 for Orchard Grove Gardens and Bylaw No. 4670 for a shopping centre at 2991‑9 Avenue SW. The council will also approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Shuswap Youth Soccer Association for funding the Blackburn Park synthetic turf field project. Two development variance permits (Nos. 602 and 603) will be heard, proposing a reduced rear setback and increased fence height, respectively. Additional staff reports on noise bylaws and a tree assessment for Pileated Woods Park will be presented.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4669 (Orchard Grove Gardens) – read first, second and third time
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4670 (2991‑9 Avenue SW shopping centre) – read first, second and third time
- MOU with Shuswap Youth Soccer Association for Blackburn Park synthetic turf field funding
- Development Variance Permit No. 602 – reduce rear parcel line setback to 1.067 m at 6310 10 Avenue SE
- Development Variance Permit No. 603 – increase fence/retaining wall height to 4.27 m at 1141 19 Avenue SE
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee is considering two variance requests to be recommended to Council. These requests involve modifying zoning bylaws for specific properties to allow for an accessory building and a taller fence.
- Development Variance Permit No. 602: Request to reduce rear parcel line setback from 6.0 m to 1.067 m at 6310 10 Avenue SE for an accessory building
- Development Variance Permit No. 603: Request to increase maximum fence and retaining wall height from 2.00 m to 4.27 m at 1141 19 Avenue SE
Regular Council Meeting
The City of Salmon Arm Council is meeting to decide on several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Key discussions include funding for a connector trail, a sanitary dump station, and multi-year funding for a seniors resource centre.
- Award of West Bay Connector Trail preliminary design to ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. for $280,908 plus taxes
- Award of Sanitary Dump Station project to General Assembly Excavating Ltd. for $244,482.97 plus taxes
- Proposed funding agreement with Seniors Resource Centre (Salmon Arm) Society from 2025 to 2029, ranging from $24,888 to $26,939 annually
- Proposed notice on title for property at 3590 10 Avenue SE due to Building Bylaw No. 3939 infraction
- Final reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4666
Development and Planning Services Committee
The Development and Planning Services Committee is recommending that council prepare bylaws to amend the zoning for two properties. One amendment (ZON‑1284) would allow multiple‑family dwellings, increase building height to 19 m, reduce parcel size to 0.5 acre, lower setbacks and parking requirements at 2991‑9 Avenue SW. The second amendment (ZON‑1297) would rezone the Orchard Grove Gardens area from R‑10 to R‑14. An ALC application for a Heritage Trail is also being presented for information.
- Recommend bylaw to add multiple‑family dwellings, raise height to 19 m, cut parcel size to 0.5 acre, lower setbacks and parking at 2991‑9 Avenue SW (ZON‑1284)
- Recommend bylaw to rezone Orchard Grove Gardens (Units 503‑599 24 St NE & 2207‑2299 5 Ave NE) from R‑10 to R‑14 (ZON‑1297)
- Require updated Traffic Impact Analysis and Ministry of Transportation approval for ZON‑1284
- Heritage Trail ALC Application ID 62711 presented for information
Regular Council Meeting
The Salmon Arm City Council will vote on several budget amendments and contract awards, including a $582,576.07 multi‑use path project, a $222,213.85 sidewalk replacement on 5 Avenue NE, and a $55,000 vehicle hoist for the Public Works yard. The council will also amend the budget to add $15,000 for City Hall workstation chairs and $100,000 for a Food and Urban Agriculture Plan, and will approve a Community Works Fund agreement with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. Additionally, the council will consider a fee‑for‑service bylaw amendment and a zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 4666).
- Award of Uptown‑to‑Downtown Connector Multi‑Use‑Path to EXO Contracting, $582,576.07 plus taxes
- Tender award for 5 Avenue NE sidewalk replacement to Blackburn Excavating Ltd., $222,213.85 plus taxes
- Budget amendment for Public Works yard vehicle hoist, $55,000 from the OH&S Upgrade Reserve
- Budget amendment adding $15,000 for City Hall workstation chairs from the Office Equipment and Furniture Reserve
- Authorization of $100,000 grant application for a Food and Urban Agriculture Plan and corresponding budget amendment
Regular Council Meeting
The Salmon Arm City Council is considering a $328,060 purchase for a new front wheel loader replacement. The agenda also includes readings for zoning and fee-for-service bylaw amendments. Additionally, council will review an agricultural land commission application for 1831 Highway 97B SE.
- Purchase of Front Wheel Loader replacement for $328,060.00 plus taxes
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4666 text amendments
- Fee for Service Amendment Bylaw No. 4667
- ALC Application No. ALC-425 for 1831 Highway 97B SE
- Renewal of Recycle Coach web and mobile app agreement
Development and Planning Services Committee
The committee is reviewing proposed updates to the Zoning Bylaw, including new definitions and parking requirements. They are also considering an application for non-farm residential use at 1831 Highway 97B SE.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. ZON-1295 regarding text updates and parking rules
- Non-Farm Use Application ALC-425 for 1831 Highway 97B SE
- Proposed definitions for “Conservation Area” and “Emergency Civic Use”
- New visitor parking requirement of 1 per every 10 dwellings in multi-family buildings
Regular Council Meeting
The Salmon Arm City Council is reviewing several significant financial and operational items, including a proposed $264,900 wildland fire engine replacement and the 2025 RCMP policing budget. The agenda also includes final readings for multiple zoning and tree protection bylaws. Additionally, the council will consider grant applications and equipment purchases for the water treatment plant.
- Purchase of a Ford Wildland Fire Engine for $264,900.00 plus taxes
- Approval in principle of the $5,929,654 Municipal Policing Contract budget
- Purchase of a UV Optiview Sensor kit for $18,129.30
- Authorization of a $15,000 grant application for an Anti-Racism Strategy
- Final readings for Tree Protection Bylaw No. 4637 and several zoning amendments
Development and Planning Services Committee
The committee will consider authorizing an Agricultural Land Commission application for a non-farm use file at 2651 70 Street SE. The agenda also includes information regarding an ALC decision for properties on 10 Avenue SW and Foothill Road.
- Non-farm use application (ALC-424) for 2651 70 Street SE
- Information on ALC Decision Application 70055 for 690 10 Avenue SW, 550 10 Avenue SW, and 431 Foothill Road
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider a $742,818.00 contract award for the Lakeshore Road Slope Stabilization project. The agenda also includes several zoning amendments and the introduction of new tree protection bylaws. Additionally, a temporary use permit for a campground during the Roots and Blues Festival is under review.
- Lakeshore Road Slope Stabilization tender award to D Webb Contracting Ltd. ($742,818.00 plus taxes)
- Introduction of Tree Protection Bylaw No. 4637 and associated bylaws
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4665 for 1281 - 15 Street SE
- Temporary Use Permit for a campground at 460 10 Avenue SW
- Appointment of James Bartlett as Bylaw Enforcement Officer and Gary Buxton as Business Licence Inspector